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School is how US manifests many social services. If you're abused, teachers, etc are mandatory reporters. You get free and reduced lunch there. It's a venue out
by softwaredoug 6y ago
School is how US manifests many social services. If you're abused, teachers, etc are mandatory reporters. You get free and reduced lunch there. It's a venue outside of your perhaps troubled family to socialize and build relationships.
- testesttest 6y ago2nd this. I'm particular, for better or worse, US schools serve as daycare for the lower and even mid income families in the US.
- softwaredoug 6y agoDefinitely. We can spend ~$50 per child per week, and have subsidized after school care. Some parents can get it for next to nothing. The kids have a school full of activities, a gym, a playground, and friends, which is better than they’d get at home for a more expensive sitter.